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INVITE. INCLUDE. INVOLVE. Newnan First United Methodist Church exists to invite, include, and involve all people in knowing Christ and making Christ known.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SUNDAY, MAY 1 8:30 & 10:55 TRADITIONAL SERVICES in the SANCTUARY Presented by our Carol and Wesley Choirs. Don’t miss it! NOTE: The Connect service will be meeting in the Sanctuary to join everyone for the Children’s presentation.
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Music & Church-wide
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Church-wide
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Children & Preschool
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Photos
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Reporting & Church-wide
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2-week Calendar
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Preschool News
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33 Greenville Street | Newnan, GA 30263 | P 770.253.7400 | F 770.253.7404 | New na nFU MC.org Worship: 8:30 & 11 A.M. Traditional | 11 A.M. Contemporary | Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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MUSIC NOTES THE JOYBELLS You are ringing for the 8:30 & 10:55 Traditional services this Sunday, April 24. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 7:45am. YOUNG RINGERS You are ringing for the 10:55 Traditional service this Sunday, April 24. Please meet in the Sanctuary at 10am.
THE WESLEY & CAROL CHOIRS Remember that you will have rehearsal from 46pm in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, April 27. This is our ONLY joint rehearsal in preparation for Elijah!
David Kinrade
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SUNDAY SUNDAY, MAY 22 Senior Breakfast: 9:30am @ Major Long House Senior Sunday Worship: 10:55 Traditional Worship Service Senior Night: 6pm in the Parish Hall Graduates, please gather in the Chapel @ 10:30am with your school gowns. Parents: Please submit your child’s full name, graduation high school, & future plans (college, military service, or career) to Brent Ritter (britter@newnanfumc.org) NO LATER than Sunday, May 12 for the Sunday, May 22nd bulletin insert. Go to NewnanUTH.com/seniorsunday for more info
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 | 6:30PM PARISH HALL | FOR YOUTH (7TH GRADE OR OLDER) & UP
RIVERLIFE COMMUNITY PROJECT We will be partnering with RiverLife on Saturday, June 18, for their community work projects from 8am – 3pm. Stay tuned for more info & signups!
GIVE IT UP FOR LENT FINAL TOTAL We are overjoyed to announce that the total for BTG’s Give It Up For Lent campaign was $15,119.97!!! Their food pantry will be wellstocked for the year. Thank you so much!!!
If you volunteer in ANY way or in ANY ministry area, we want to thank you! Music…missions…education…youth…worship… children…church office…cleaning…visiting shutins…whatever! You are invited to a special dinner in YOUR honor. RSVP by Monday, May 9 (Connection Cards, church office, online, or app) so that we can plan accordingly. Let us know how many adults, youth, and/or children. Childcare provided with pizza dinner!
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UPCOMING FUN ‘N FROLIC GIBBS GARDENS THURSDAY, MAY 19 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | $20 for gardens & travel | Sign up by May 5 | A beautiful time of year to visit this garden in Ball Ground, GA. Blooms in season will be roses, rhododendron, azaleas, hydrangea, and water lilies...and so much more to see! There is an additional $5 tram to get around the gardens if you would like. Lunch @ Simply Southern Restaurant.
APRIL 19, 2016 Don’t forget to sign up for upcoming Wednesday Night Suppers! APRIL 20: Spaghetti APRIL 27: ???
MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT/LUNCH @ THE BLUE WILLOW INN THURSDAY, JUNE 16 | 9am – 4:30pm | $22 for tour, meal, & travel | Sign up by June 2 | The Monastery is located in Conyers. This meaningful tour will open your eyes to the lives of the monks who live there. The Abbey is a beautiful church you HAVE to see! After the tour, lunch will be waiting for the group in Social Circle at the Blue Willow Inn.
BTG SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM Each school year, 33.5% of the school population is eligible for free or reduced lunch. When school is out for he summer, many of these children don’t know when or how they’ll be receiving their next meal. BTG’s Summer Lunch Program aims to fix that. How can YOU help? Newnan FUMC has committed to help distribute lunches for the weeks of June 6, 13, & 27 (M-F | 11am – 1pm). For each date, a group of 10-12 individuals will need to report to BTG (19 1st Ave.). Please sign up for available dates online (link below) or click the banner on our website. Sunday School classes, Life Groups, friends, or families are all encouraged to sign up for a day or more. This is a GREAT opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ this summer. Visit: SignupGenius.com/go/30E044DA9A9DA7F4 9-btgsummer (or click the banner on our website) to sign up!
ANGEL’S HOUSE DONATIONS The Newnan-Coweta Angel’s House (an emergency shelter for teenage girls) is in need of the following items: toilet paper, paper towels, paper napkins, & paper plates. You may place donated items in the Gathering Room. Please contact Kelley Welden with any questions or if you would like to do more to help (770.845.8450). Thank you!
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GLISSON GROW DAY CAMPS JULY 5-8 for RISING 1ST-6TH GRADE (only 45 spots available!) Grow Day Camps partners with children’s ministries to bring the flavor of summer camp to local churches. For more information and to register online visit the church website & click the banner, or contact Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org)
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NEWS MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP Working with RiverLife here in Newnan from July 18-22 | Cost: $75/student (includes tshirt, job materials, staffing, & lunch) HIGH SCHOOL/YOUNG ADULT MISSION TRIP ReCreation Experiences in Asheville, NC from July 10-16 | Cost: $365/person (includes tshirt, job materials, staffing, and all but 2 meals on the road & 1 sit-down dinner) UTHAPALOOZA 2016 May 15 | 6-8pm | $10 | 795 Emmett Young Rd. For more info & to sign up for these events, visit NewnanUth.com!
EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE The Experiential Leadership Institute is a chance for upper high school students to grow in faith, develop as leaders, and make a difference. Applications are being accepted and interview events are coming up in April and May. Visit NGUMC.org/ELI for more info and to apply today or contact Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org).
SAVE THE DATE: 3-DAY MISSION CAMP for RISING 3RD-6TH GRADERS JULY 26-28 | 9am – 1pm We’ll be packing boxes for Operation: Christmas Child, as well as serving at Bridging the Gap and RiverLife. Adult volunteers are needed as well! More details & signups coming soon! Contact Brooke Barksdale (bbarksdale@newnanfumc.org) for info.
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(above) Fun ‘n Frolic on their recent trip to the Biltmore Estate; (right) Abby’s Angels Rainbow Run; (below/left) Faith & Fitness Class; (lower right) Preschoolers making “clouds”, scales, & playing; (lower left) Youth Sunday in Connect…THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED & CAME TO WORSHIP!
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THE SHEPHERD NEWSLETTER FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE Mildred Swygert | 770.251.1016 2673 Mt. Carmel Rd. | Newnan, GA 30263 BAPTISMS Elizabeth Lea Kickham—daughter of Timothy & Allison—was baptized on Sunday, April 10. Madeline Elaine Musheno & Claire Susanne Musheno—daughters of Jason & Donise—were baptized on Sunday, April 10. APRIL 24TH
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey (10:55) Acolytes: Hannah Smith, Abby Jackson (8:30) Leland McNabb, AnneMarie Rosebrock (10:55) Crucifer: Andrew Blackadar (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Martha Fuller Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams CONNECT Ushers: Kevin Daniell, David Camp Sound Techs: Annie Workman, Logan Patton Video Techs: Moises Lopez, Ashton Wallace
SPECIAL GUEST @ LET’S TALK You are invited to a special session of the Let’s Talk class on Wednesday, April 20th @ 6:30pm in Room 203 (Henry Kitchens—2nd floor of the Education Building). Our guest speaker will be Deacon Steve Swope from St. George Catholic Church. Mr. Swope recently returned from a fact-finding trip on behalf of the Church for the purpose of evaluating the Syrian immigration crisis currently taking place. He will share some interesting perspectives w are not likely to see on the evening news and suggest ways we as Christians can be in ministry to and with the refugees. We hope you will join us!
APRIL 19, 2016 APRIL 17th REPORTING
Attendance Worship Services Total (8:30—136; 10:55—255; Connect—315) Sunday School Church Membership
706 419 2272
Year-to-Date Financial Report Week Ending: 4/16/2015 Week #15 Total Tithes & Income Total Expenses Over/(Under) CHURCH BUDGET
$ 468,992 $ 463,573 $ 5,419 $ 1,603,975
MAY 1ST (CHILDREN’S SUNDAY)
Official Greeters: All Church Members TRADITIONAL Head Ushers: Kim Duncan (8:30) Matt Rossey (10:55) Acolytes: Mackie Hart, Rhett Hart (8:30) Madeline Elliott, Katie Jarrard (10:55) Crucifer: Mason Dewberry (10:55) Sunday School Greeters: Henry Kitchens Sunday School Class Sound Tech: Jeff Williams
CALLING ALL USHERS! If you have ever been (or would like to be) an usher for our 10:55 Traditional worship service, please contact David Kinrade (dkinrade@newnanfumc.org) & let him know!
CONFIRMATION PICTURE DVDs If your child was a part of the recent Confirmation class and has not received their picture DVD from the year, please pick it up in the lobby outside the church office.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Connect Worship Service (PH) Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) UTH Worship (YL) UTH Small Groups
MONDAY, APRIL 25 6:00pm Inspirations Concert (Wesley Woods) 6:45pm MasterWorks Chorale (CR) TUESDAY, APRIL 26 9:30am Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors (CR) 11:30am Regional Children’s Ministry Network Meeting (GR) 7:00pm United Methodist Men (Sprayberry’s) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 9:00am Women’s Bible Study (Annex) 4:00pm Wesley/Carol Choir Rehearsal (S) 4:15pm GROW (207/209) Cherub Choir Rehearsal (203) 5:00pm Mid-week Communion (C) 5:15pm Wednesday Night Supper (PH) 5:45pm Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) 6:30pm Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) 6:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR) THURSDAY, APRIL 28 5:30pm Covered Dish Supper (PH) 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (203) Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors & Liberty Christian Church Concert (S) FRIDAY, APRIL 29 SATURDAY, APRIL 30
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SUNDAY, MAY 1 CHILDREN’S SUNDAY Traditional Worship Service (S) Sunday School Traditional Worship Service (S) Acolyte Training (S) Youth Choir Rehearsal (CR) UTH Worship (YL) UTH Small Groups MONDAY, MAY 2
TUESDAY, MAY 3 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (GR) 6:30pm Ministry Team Meeting (Annex 212) 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:45pm 6:30pm 6:45pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 GROW End-of-Year Party (207/209) Acolyte Training (S) Mid-week Communion (C) Wednesday Night Supper (PH) Parish Choir Rehearsal (CR) Study: Let’s Talk (203) UTH Bible Study (YL) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (CR)
THURSDAY, MAY 5 10:30am FnF: Chick-fil-A Tour 6:30pm SA Ministry Planning (203) 7:00pm Connect Band Rehearsal (PH) FRIDAY, MAY 6 SATURDAY, MAY 7
CHURCH-WIDE BRAVES GAME ATLANTA BRAVES VS. NEW YORK METS THURSDAY, JUNE 23 5:15 until the game is over $15 for ticket & travel The seats are located in section 412R in the upper deck, rows 8-11. Come on out for our LAST trip to Turner Field. Go Braves! There are only 40 tickets, so get yours quick!
CALENDAR ABBREVIATIONS: S – Sanctuary | PH – Parish Hall | C – Chapel | CR – Choir Room | BR – Bell Room | YL – Youth Lounge | VN – Veatch Nixon (downstairs in the main building) | Annex – Annex/Bank Building (where Bank of America is located – enter through the door under the black awning) | 200, 201, 203 – Upstairs in the main building (above the music suite) | 211, 207/209, etc. – Upstairs in the main building (Children’s Ministry Wing)
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PRESCHOOL NEWS Last week, the Southern Crescent Preschool Director’s Collaborative met at our preschool. This is a group of preschool directors from churches located on the south side of Atlanta. There were 12 directors present, and, after a light lunch and brief meeting, I took them on a tour of our preschool area. They were most impressed with our facility. It was evident to them that our preschool receives so much support from the church. Thank you for your continued support of our preschool! We are now enrolling for Preschool Summer Enrichment. Visit NFUMCPreschool.org for more information and to register. For the upcoming 2016-2017 school year, I still have some spots available in various preschool classes and in the Kindergarten class. Please spread the word to your family and friends who may have an interest in enrolling. There are only one or two spots left in many classes, so encourage them not to wait!
Blessings!
-Nancy Martin
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